Basic First Aid
Accidents and medical emergencies can happen at any time, and having the confidence to respond effectively can make all the difference. This Basic First Aid course equips learners with the core skills needed to assess situations and provide potentially life-saving assistance while waiting for emergency services.
The course covers primary first aid techniques and selected secondary care topics, offering a flexible and accessible introduction to emergency first aid. It is suitable for individuals in community settings, volunteers, parents, or anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of how to react in an emergency.
Please note: This course is not a substitute for workplace first aid qualifications. For workplace compliance, the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) courses are recommended.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this Basic First Aid course, you will be able to:
- Assess an emergency situation using the primary and secondary survey approach.
- Respond to an unresponsive casualty, including placing them in the recovery position.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and correctly.
- Respond appropriately to a choking casualty.
- Recognise and control external bleeding using appropriate first aid techniques.
- Understand how to prioritise care until professional help arrives.
- Demonstrate confidence in managing common first aid situations calmly and safely.
Certification
On successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate of achievement in Basic First Aid. This demonstrates foundational competence in responding to first aid emergencies in non-workplace environments.
Related Courses
To build on your first aid knowledge or if you require workplace first aid qualifications, you might be interested our Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work courses. Each one complements basic first aid by covering different emergency scenarios and specialist care requirements.
